The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

After leaving Amako with Kiriha and the others, I and my senpai were walking through the city to return to the inn where Kazuki was waiting for us, attracting the attention of the students around us.

The sun was still shining and bright, and I was thinking that it would be nice to take a walk with Kazuki in the city this time.

"...... hmm?"

"What's wrong, Usato-kun?"

Perhaps he wondered why I had stopped and looked at the carriage in front of me.

"What's wrong with that carriage?"

"Oh, it has the Samaritan's coat of arms engraved on it.

"Samaritan, you mean the kingdom to which Mr. Usato is heading?"

Yes.

I saw this coat of arms several times when I visited Samaritan.

When he saw a carriage with this emblem approaching us, he tilted his head.

"But there are so many guards, aren't there? There are three ...... or even five times as many as us.

"Yes, that's right. Maybe there is a minister or someone of high status inside...!"

I had a slightly improbable imagination, but I guessed it was unlikely.

One of my senpai noticed my condition and put his hand on my shoulder in a concerned manner.

"You're acting strange. Are you all right?"

"Yes, I'm fine. I just had a scary imagination.

"Oh, yeah?"

I cover it up for the time being, but I'm not worried about Samaritan's carriage that's already approaching.

"But if there are so many guards, it must mean that someone very important is coming. Oh, maybe the princess and the king that Usato-kun rescued are on board.

"Ha-ha-ha. How is that possible?

"Hmmm...you're right. ...... By the way, Usato, why are you upset like never before?"

He could do it ......!　That unconventional personification of a father and son could do it......!

As I watched and prayed as the carriage crossed in front of me, my attention was caught by the sight of the knights escorting the carriage.

"The sky-blue knights?"

Knights in beautiful sky-blue armor.

Moreover, all of them guarding the area around the chariot were female knights, about 20 of them.

As I was interested in this group, which I had never seen before in Samaritan, I saw a shadow of someone peering at me through the window of the carriage door.

Suddenly, the carriage stopped.

At this point, my chills start to accelerate.

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The dignified voice of the knight who seems to be the leader echoes, and the sky-blue knights line up so that the carriage surrounds the location.

The person who was pulling the reins of the horses carefully and slowly opens the door of the carriage, and ahead of him is a person who looks all too familiar.

"Hello, Usato. How are you? It's me!

The man who gave me a thumbs-up with an almost onomatopoeic sound was the King of Samaritan, Lucas Urd Samaritan himself.

I throw my best voice at him while almost fainting at his unexpected appearance.

What are you doing here!　Mr. Lucas!　You are the king of Samaritan!

"King?　What do you mean, Usato-kun?

My cheeks twitch as I realize what's happening.

My senpai next to me is also in a state of shock at the appearance of someone so unexpected.

The man in front of me, Mr. Lucas, has a look of delight on his face.

"You're asking a strange question. I'm only here myself because I couldn't find a replacement for Fognis in time. And besides. I thought it would be easier to discuss the matter if I came here myself."

Hey, what the hell. This is a reasonable and yet differently worded statement.

Moreover, I am responsible for Mr. Fegnis' case, so I can't meddle in it. ......!

"Oh, I see that beautiful woman is the brave soul in question. It's nice to meet you. My name is Lucas, Lucas Urd Samaritan. I'm the king of Samaritan.

It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Inukami Susanne, and I'm a brave warrior.

"Ha ha ha, don't be nervous. You're a friend of Usato's, so you're like a friend of mine.

Even the senior members are puzzled by his personality, which is quite different from that of Mr. Lloyd.

She nodded vaguely at Lucas-sama's words and immediately turned around and spoke to me in a hushed voice.

"Usato-kun, you are a very friendly and very dandy person!　I'm shivering!

"You were aware of it. ....... But don't worry. This is his default.

As we were conversing in hushed tones, Master Lucas' gaze shifted from us to the carriage.

The carriage was too big for Lucas-sama alone, but I had accepted it because he was the king.

"Hmm?　Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Can't wait to see him?

Yes!　Father!

...... father!

The next moment, a girl jumps out of the carriage.

Perhaps in the heat of the moment, she catches her foot on the edge of the carriage and loses her balance.

"--oh!"

Reflexively, my body moved.

Before she hit the ground, I moved in front of her and caught her with as little impact as possible.

As I took three steps backward to avoid the impact, I saw the sky-blue knights on either side of me, who were already moving to help her, looking at me in amazement.

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"Hmm?"

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What, I'm sure I just heard a disturbing voice from one of the escorting knights.

No, no matter, I quickly caught it and checked the blue-haired girl, Eva, to see if she was hurt, and she was right in front of me with a surprised look on her face.

"Are you hurt?"

"Oh, thank you!"

He helps Eva to her feet.

Thank God you're not hurt.

"What's this ......?　You never triggered such an event when you were with me!

I'll let the older guy slide.

I looked from her to Eva, who was not quite sure what was going on, to Eva, who was holding my right hand in hers and smiling a flowery smile.

It's been a while. Usato-san!"

"Yes, it's been a while. It's been a long time, Eva.

"I'm really happy to see you!　......

Eva seemed to notice something and was taken aback for a moment, but in the next moment, her cheeks were tinted and she beamed with embarrassment.

"Hehehe, I didn't get her name wrong this time."

"......!"

What is this feeling that appeals to my heart?

I feel like I'm going to get back what I lost in the lifeguard corps.

Is this Kokoro ......?

"Who is she, Usato-kun?"

"Ha. Let me introduce you. This girl is--"

"Oh, it's okay. I've practiced my introductions!

Eva confidently exclaims to me as her voice pulls me back to reality.

With a slight sense of foreboding, I let Eva move forward in front of her senpai, and she began to introduce herself falteringly with a slightly nervous look on her face.

"Nice to meet you!　My name is Eva!　You must be the brave Soulioume-san!"

"......"

Hey, I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.

But unlike my time, she didn't get the name wrong, she bit it.

Senpai, who had been called by a name that sounded like a bite, froze in shock with a half smile on her face.

"Oh, me, bite!　That ...... Suzune-san ...... sorry ......."

As Eva panicked, her senpai rebooted and opened her mouth, her eyes darting around.

"I don't care!　I'll take care of you!"

Eva's smile returned to her anxious face as she replied in her native tongue.

I'm a mess," she said, pressing her forehead next to Eva's, and I could hear the sky-blue knights behind Eva talking about something.

I listen carefully..,

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I immediately shut out the voices of the knights, and there was no room for error.

I did not hear the muffled voices of the sky-blue knights. I don't hear the muffled voices of the knights of the sky blue.

I can't hear the muffled voices of the Knights of Sky Blue.

I didn't expect a group of samaritans accompanied by their parents and children.

When Mr. Lucas suggested that I take him to the large library near the inn, we ended up riding in Samarriar's carriage.

Inukami-senpai was sitting next to me, and Eva and Master Lucas were facing me.

I felt like I was being interviewed, but the carriage was moving slowly.

"Well, I didn't expect you to save my daughter twice..."

"Ha ha ha, such an exaggeration."

"Yeah. I guess I should thank you in some way."

"No, no, I just accepted it, so no thanks. ......"

"Don't be shy, we'd love to have you."

"No, thank you."

"By all means, take it."

Why are you so eager to sell me your favors?

Why are you so insistent on not accepting it?

Mr. Lucas and I looked at each other.

He must have an agenda. Specifically, he might have something to do with Eva, who is tilting her head curiously in front of me right now.

"You two are good friends, aren't you? Your father and Usato are good friends. Right, Suzune-san?"

"What?　Yeah, that's right. ......"

Now that my senpai, who always has a lot of energy even with new acquaintances, is being pushed around, I have no choice but to ask Master Lucas to talk to him.

For the time being, I put off the matter of thanking him and ask him how Master Lucas and Eva came to this meeting.

"Mr. Lucas, why did you come to this meeting?　I know that one of the reasons is that you couldn't find a substitute, but I don't think that's a good enough reason for the King of Samaritan to come."

"Yes. You're right. There are two reasons why I came here.

Two ......?

When I questioned him, Mr. Lucas raised his index finger and started to tell me the reason.

"The first reason is the members who will be gathered for the meeting.

"You mean the representatives of the four kingdoms?"

"Yes. Lingle, Calm Helio, Nirvarna, and Samaritan. These four kingdoms are not ...... without their problems, but don't worry about that. But when they are discussed in the same place at a meeting, there is bound to be a difference in awareness.

"Difference in consciousness?"

"The Kingdom of Lingle is seriously preparing for the battle against the Demon King's army. The Kingdom of Calm Helio is ready to go into battle to lend its strength to the heroes. And the Kingdom of Nirvarna, which is going into battle with only a pure fighting spirit. They all have the same will to face the Demon Lord's army, but they will always differ in some way."

The Kingdom of Lingle is defending itself and the surrounding area.

The Kingdom of Calm Helio is for the brave men and women who believe in them.

The Kingdom of Nirvarna is purely for fighting the demon king's army.

I should say, they certainly have the same objectives, but they are at odds with each other somewhere.

"In order to guide them well, we need a facilitator to keep the conversation moving smoothly."

Is that what you are, Mr. Lucas?

That's right. Lloyd is probably busy working on the battle against the Demon Lord's army. There's no way he can manage a meeting with such a group of obviously unrelated people. It has to be someone with some position, some voice, and some credibility."

You've been thinking hard about the meeting. .......

But isn't it actually quite a challenge to be so immortal as to make Master Lucas decide to come here?　No, the sisters and brothers of the Kingdom of Calm Helio were certainly egomaniacs.

"Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Lucas.

"As for me, I'm in your debt. It's the least I can do."

"...... Yes. And what is the other reason?"

If the first reason is this one, is the rest of the reasons also very serious?

As I was preparing myself for this, Mr. Lucas relaxed his shoulders and smiled pleasantly.

"The rest of the reasons are Eva's social studies!"

My body relaxes.

I didn't expect such a reason, but I know that this is a unique opportunity for Eva, who has never been exposed to the outside world until now.

"I understand your concern. But you don't need to worry. We have a team of the best knights to protect you. Eva will be safe with them."

"You mean those sky-blue knights outside?"

"Yes. I had them formed to take over for Fagnis. They are uniquely strong in group battles not to mention their individual abilities.

Maybe I was just hearing things in my head when I was muttering outside earlier. Just sky blue.

It's true that when I caught Eva, she reacted and moved instantly. At that speed, Eva would have been saved by the knights even if I had not come to her rescue.

"You are all very interesting people. They teach me a lot of things I didn't know.

"Well, what kind of things can you teach me, for example?"

Eva looked up at the ceiling of the carriage and raised her index finger.

"Yes, I guess so. How to keep the big fish from escaping, the basics of hunting, how to cook, and so on.

"You really teach me a lot of things, don't you?"

Yes. They are all very kind."

But hunting with big fish.

It seems a little too dangerous for a princess to learn, but I guess Eva is happy because everything is new to her.

"Unaware bride training ......?"

What's wrong?

"No, nothing. I'm just a little shaken by Samaritan's gifted education. ......"

I look at the scenery outside, perplexed by the shivering senpai.

What's that?　This road is near the inn where we are staying.

"Mr. Lucas. Our inn is around here, would you mind if I drop you off here?

Yes, that's fine.

The carriage stops and the door is opened at Lucas's direction.

I get out of the carriage with my senpai and turn to face Mr. Lucas and Eva.

"Thank you very much for taking me here. We will talk again when Eva has more time.

I'll see you soon. Eva."

"Yes!"

I waved goodbye to Eva, who nodded happily, and started walking with my senpai along the road leading to the inn.

In the middle of my walk, without warning, Eva clenched her fist and turned her head toward me.

"Usato-kun!"

"What's wrong? What's going on?

"Mr. Usato, I think I have found my greatest adversary in this world ......!"

"What, ......?　Well, good luck?

"Yeah, I'll try!　I will!"

I turn around to face forward, wondering why my senpai is so full of motivation.

As far as I could ascertain, I was able to meet the representatives coming from Samaritan, Calm Helio.

The rest is the Kingdom of Nirvarna, as Kazuki had mentioned.

From what I've heard ......, they seem to be martial people, so I'd better not get tangled up with them (?). I'd better be careful.